Meet Dr. Schaffer

Dr. Eric Schaffer is one of the foremost authorities in the Southwest on today's innovative facial, laser, and body contouring cosmetic procedures. His patients are often pleased beyond their expectations with their results and appreciate his warmth, sensitivity and understanding of their needs. Dr. Schaffer will consult with you and discuss your options, helping you choose the procedure that will improve your confidence... your image... and possibly your life.
Credentials you can trust

Having been BOARD CERTIFIED by both the AMERICAN BOARD OF PLASTIC SURGERY as well as the AMERICAN BOARD OF SURGERY, Dr. Schaffer has the credentials you can trust. Dr. Schaffer trained in general surgery at Harvard Medical School and at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He learned the art and science of plastic surgery at Yale University. Dr. Schaffer's great interest in plastic surgery was fostered by his mentor, a Nobel Prize winning plastic surgeon. Additionally, he studied in New York with some of the foremost cosmetic surgeons.

Dr. Schaffer is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and member of The American Society of Plastic Surgery. He has been elected Chairman of the Department of Surgery, as well as Chief of Staff at Methodist Metropolitan Hospital.

Dr. Schaffer has been recognized as a top plastic surgeon by multiple nationwide, state and regional publications and has appeared in the media as an expert in plastic surgery. He has given multiple seminars and lectures at hospitals and various universities.

MEDICAL EDUCATION

Resident / Chief Resident & Instructor in Plastic Surgery

• Yale University School of Medicine Department of Surgery
• Resident, Harvard Medical School Instructor of Surgery
• Resident, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

CERTIFICATIONS

• Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery
• Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
• Certified in Endoscopic Surgery
• Certified in Ultrasonic Assisted Liposuction
• Certified in Laser Skin Resurfacing

HONORS

• Phi Beta Kappa
• Summa Cum Laude
• AOA National Medical Honor Society
• Voted Top Doctor in:
  • Texas Monthly
  • Scene in San Antonio
  • San Antonio Magazine
  • Top Doctors Guide Book

HOSPITAL POSITIONS HELD

• Metropolitan Methodist Hospital / Chief of Staff
• Metropolitan Methodist Hospital / Chairman Department of Surgery
• Methodist Ambulatory Surgery Center of Central San Antonio, Laser Safety Officer

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• American Society of Plastic Surgery
• American College of Surgeons
• Yale Plastic Surgery Society
• Texas Medical Association
• Southern Medical Association
• Bexar County Medical Society
• American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery